Growing and eating your own food can give you great satisfaction. So, if your garden space is limited, let your imagination ...

Ginger, echinacea, and curcumin are just a few of the herbs that you may hear about when looking into natural remedies for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other respiratory conditions.

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Fruit trees need to be grown in the right conditions if they're to flower and fruit to their full potential. Bare-root fruit trees are generally cheaper to buy than potted trees, and the time to buy ...

Plant immunity is the inherent or induced capacity of plants to withstand or ward off biological attack by pathogens. Molecules released from pathogens are recognised by plant cell surface ...

Alternative therapies like herbs and vitamins may offer symptom relief. But exercise extreme caution: Research into their effectiveness is limited, and some may pose a greater health risk.

Tomato seedlings need little more than warm soil, moisture, and light to germinate. But that’s not the case for all seeds. Photo by CANDACE GODWIN Many native and perennial flowers require a ...

Companion planting can improve your herb and vegetable crops, writes Gareth Carter. Summer is a great time to grow fresh herbs. The rewards come quickly in a matter of a few weeks. If where you ...

At age 106, Herbert Stern has made some life adjustments. “I don’t go pheasant hunting anymore,” said Stern, the oldest living graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. “I had ...

Herbs have been used for ages in traditional and folk medicine to heal sickness. Throughout history, people have focused on lifespan, which is still relevant. Some herbs have been shown in ...

Plant-based diets have soared in popularity as people look for ways to improve their health, reduce their carbon footprint, and consume less (or no) animal products. But while following plant ...